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Schaumburg, Illinois Seniors Work To Nurture Monarch Butterflies, Which Are At Risk Of Being Endangered
Ned Bruns is on a team of volunteers trying to save monarch butterflies by cultivating milkweed — the only plant where they lay eggs.
May 29, 2025
The monarch butterfly is Illinois' state insect and has held that distinction for 50 years, having been suggested for the honor by third-grade classes in Decatur in 1975.
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But the butterfly is also in danger of landing on the endangered species list.
Some retirees are hoping to reverse that trend.
